by Open Minds | Aug 20, 2021 | Addiction, Rehabilitation
Honesty is the best approach when it comes to battling an addiction and seeking help. There is a saying in the addiction recovery community that says “You’re only as sick as your secrets” – which depends of course on the context and who has said it but when it...
by Open Minds | Jul 31, 2021 | Addiction, Health & Care
Alcohol and depression are often conditions that occur together and when coexisting can make the other worse if not treated correctly. If you already have been diagnosed with depression, alcohol can worsen symptoms of mood disorders and depression may even cause...
by Open Minds | Jun 20, 2021 | Addiction, Health & Care, Recovering, Rehabilitation, Treatments
If you are a prolific drinker, simply just quitting alcohol isn’t the right way to go – in fact it can be incredibly dangerous. It is important that you know the dangers of suddenly quitting alcohol, especially if your body has relied on it for a long period of...
by Open Minds | May 24, 2021 | Addiction, Recovering, Rehabilitation
Loneliness is often described as a feeling of disconnect for the world and feeling like you don’t have anyone that really understands you. Young people are said to feel the loneliest of all age groups with a staggering 40% of 16-24 year olds claiming they feel lonely...
by Open Minds | Apr 26, 2021 | Addiction, Health & Care, Recovering
A ‘functioning alcoholic’ is a term used to define someone who may not seem like they have any form of alcohol-related issue, but are secretly dependent on it. They don’t have all the typical signs people would look out for in an alcoholic, so many people will not...
